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AutoRepair Cloud vs Shop Boss
Both stand on auto repair shop software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Visit AutoRepair Cloud 
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Choose Shop Boss if your repair operation needs a shared system for orders, inspections, parts, vehicle history, and shop reporting. The main reason to look elsewhere is its paid starting price, alongside transaction fees for embedded processing.
Visit Shop BossThe facts
| AutoRepair Cloud | Shop Boss | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Gold: $199 a month |
| Plans published | None | 7 |
| Maker | AutoRepair Cloud | Not published |
| Website | autorepaircloud.com | shopboss.net |
| On auto repair shop software | #1 of 15 | #2 of 15 |
AutoRepair Cloud: what it does well
Shop Boss: what it does well
- All packages include unlimited repair orders and users.
- BOSS Inspect works on smartphones and tablets.
- Parts and tire ordering are available in the system.
- BOSS Board compares current and past performance.
- The pricing page lists over 130 built-in data transfer integrations.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Gold starts at $179 a month billed annually.
- Embedded payment processing has transaction fees.
- Surcharging is not permissible in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
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